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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,165.25, 22,293.83 and 11,317.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,165.25, 22,293.83 and 11,317.49 is: 15,608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,165.25 : 22,293.83 = 11,317.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,165.25/22,293.83 = 11,317.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,165.25x = 22,293.83 × 11,317.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,165.25x = 252,310,030.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,310,030.03/16,165.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,608.18

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